Planning appeal decision
316 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1BB
Planning appeal 3374512 at 316 Caledonian Road, London, N1 1BB (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 9 February 2026 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, and whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area.
erection of a mansard roof extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Clark L
- Postcode
- N1 1BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property, and whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Barnsbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed mansard would disrupt the rhythm of the existing predominantly unaltered roofscape and harm the character and appearance of the conservation area, with insufficient public benefits to outweigh this less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy HC1Islington Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 Policy PLAN1Islington Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 Policy DH1Islington Local Plan Strategic and Development Management Policies 2023 Policy DH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 213Paragraph 215
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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